Shloka 4.31.21

लक्ष्मणक्रोधः सुग्रीवप्रबोधनं च (Lakshmana’s Wrath and the Summoning of Sugriva)

Devanagari script

ततस्सुग्रीवभवनं प्रविश्य हरिपुङ्गवाः।।क्रोधमागमनं चैव लक्ष्मणस्य न्यवेदयन्।

Transliteration

tatas sugrīvabhavanaṃ praviśya haripuṅgavāḥ | krodham āgamanaṃ caiva lakṣmaṇasya nyavedayan ||

Translation

Then the foremost of the monkeys entered Sugrīva’s residence and reported Lakṣmaṇa’s arrival—along with his anger.

Context

Having entered Sugriva's palace, the monkey-chiefs reported the arrival of angry Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hari (monkey leaders)
• Sugrīva’s palace

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes truthful reporting and responsible mediation: the monkey leaders convey the situation accurately so that a ruler may respond appropriately.

What is the narrative situation?

Monkey leaders enter Sugrīva’s palace to announce that Lakṣmaṇa has come, visibly angry due to Sugrīva’s delay in fulfilling his promise to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The monkeys’ duty-mindedness and clarity in communication—conveying both the fact of arrival and the emotional urgency.